- Elevation
- 903 m
- Tallest summit within 15.8 miles
- Mount Davis979 m · 1.0 mi
- Nearest byway
- Historic National Road - Maryland4.9 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:49local time
- Coordinates
- 39.7726, -79.1692
Shelter Rocks is a cliff in Pennsylvania, at a recorded 903 m. Mount Davis stands 979 m to the north-northwest, 1.0 miles off. The nearest named place is Mount Davis Natural Area, a nature reserve 0.7 miles away. Historic National Road - Maryland passes 4.9 miles off.
- Elevation
- 903 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 15.8 miles of Shelter Rocks. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Davis | NNW 337° | 979 m | 1.0 mi |
| Baughman Rocks | N 357° | 961 m | 1.4 mi |
| Glade Mountain | NW 304° | 936 m | 2.1 mi |
| Zehner Hill | SSW 207° | 914 m | 4.4 mi |
| Meadow Mountain | S 188° | 904 m | 14.1 mi |
| Ringer Hill | SSW 212° | 903 m | 2.8 mi |
| Maust Hill | SSW 209° | 901 m | 3.4 mi |
| Vought Rock | NNE 19° | 898 m | 3.2 mi |
- 4.9 mi off the Historic National Road - MarylandNational
- 5.2 mi off the Mountain Maryland Byway
- 7.8 mi off the Historic National Road - PennsylvaniaNational
- 17.3 mi off the Laurel Highlands Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Monroe Run Valley · 14 mi
- Deep Creek Lake · 18 mi
- Paradise Overlook · 19 mi
- Point Lookout · 27 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Mount Davis: 1.0 mi
- Baughman Rocks: 1.4 mi
- Glade Mountain: 2.1 mi
- Christner Hill: 2.8 mi
- Ringer Hill: 2.8 mi
Parks
- Grantsville Town Park: 5.1 mi
- Casselman River Bridge State Park: 5.4 mi
- Northern Garett Industrial park: 5.7 mi
- New Germany Recreation Area: 10.1 mi
- Maple Valley Park: 10.4 mi
Historic sites: 24
- Salisbury Elk-Lick Veterans Memorial: 4.8 mi
- Castleman’s River Bridge: 5.4 mi
- Castleman’s River Bridge: 5.4 mi
- Casselman’s Bridge: 5.4 mi
- Mason-Dixon marker: 14.6 mi
Nature reserves: 20
- Mount Davis Natural Area: 0.7 mi
- State Game Lands Number 271: 5.3 mi
- State Game Lands Number 231: 7.6 mi
- New Germany State Park: 10.2 mi
- Weitzell-Bear Creek Conservation Easement: 14.5 mi
Museums: 17
- Springs Museum: 3.0 mi
- Grantsville Museum: 5.3 mi
- Meyersdale Area Historical Society: 8.4 mi
- Frostburg Museum: 15.1 mi
- Heritage Haus: 15.2 mi
Attractions: 8
- Spruce Forest Artisan Village: 5.4 mi
- Old Cherry Glade Meetinghouse: 12.3 mi
- Laurel Ridge State Park XC Skiing Concession Building: 16.4 mi
- eroded outcropping: 17.6 mi
- Flatrock: 17.9 mi
Waterfalls: 8
- Cole Run Falls: 15.1 mi
- Ohiopyle Falls: 18.5 mi
- Cucumber Falls: 18.8 mi
- Sugar Run Falls: 19.4 mi
- Muddy Creek Falls: 22.9 mi
Cliffs: 4
- St Johns rock scenic overlook: 13.1 mi
- Baughman Rock Overlook: 16.9 mi
- Lovers Leap: 22.1 mi
- Beam Rocks: 24.9 mi
Artworks: 4
- Art: 15.3 mi
- Blind Skier and Camper Art Installation: 16.4 mi
- Birdhouse: 17.0 mi
- Metal Sculpture: 24.0 mi
Picnic sites: 4
- Mountain View: 17.8 mi
- Cucumber Run Picnic Area: 19.1 mi
- Tharp Knob Picnic Area: 19.1 mi
- Ali Ghan Picnic Grounds: 24.7 mi
Springs: 3
- Baughman Spring: 1.5 mi
- Paterson Spring: 16.3 mi
- Kooser Spring: 21.1 mi
Ghost towns: 3
- Kendall: 16.3 mi
- Blooming Rose: 16.4 mi
- Frankville: 19.2 mi
Rest areas: 2
- US-219 Cove Overlook Rest Area: 9.0 mi
- Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center: 12.8 mi
Gardens: 1
- The Chateau Gardens: 20.4 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:21 | 18:53 | 19:29 |
| June solstice | 05:50 | 20:08 | 20:49 |
| September equinox | 07:05 | 18:40 | 19:16 |
| December solstice | 07:35 | 16:13 | 16:56 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Day trips start here
- Grantsville · 5 mi
- Somerset · 17 mi
- McHenry · 18 mi
- Ohiopyle · 18 mi
- Donegal · 26 mi
- Connellsville · 28 mi
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